.Manages and leverages global spend and global suppliers for assigned categories. Responsible for products and services delivery according to tothe requirements set by the global operations. Assist in conceptualizing and implementing a global strategic procurement vision, strategy, and methodology in support of the Company's goals and objectives. Responsible for GlobalSupplier performances and continuous improvement requirement deliverables**Duties & Responsibilities**Key responsibilities: - Manages the global category spend across all global operations - Monitors global markets trends to mitigate the impact of supply shortfall risks or price increases - Designs and develops the supplier-base to leverage global spend opportunities, reduce lead times, and total cost of ownership - Develops and implements category global sourcing plans and spend strategies to support broad business objectives - Manages the entire supplier lifecycle, from approval to disqualification - Defines the strategy for supplier consolidation and reduce costs whilst maintaining or improving service level and quality - Leverages spend and optimizes quality, delivery, and cost by continuously identifying opportunities to reduce waste - Negotiates proper global contracts and develops frame agreements for strategic spend that endure volatility, solo source - Be the main contact for global supplier relations through a single point of contact Supplier Management organization. Engages key stakeholders as required including Senior Management - Sets performance objectives to assigned suppliers (quality improvement, on-time delivery, lead-time reduction, cost reduction). Defines baseline, improvement targets, and monitors progress through a regularly updated supplier scorecard - Benchmarks performance and audits suppliers with assistance from key stakeholders - Promotes technical innovation by ensuring John Crane access to new technologies Specific deliverables of the position: - Meeting stakeholder, customer requirements and needs (cost, capacity, quality, and delivery) - Thorough global markets (related to assigned Category) understanding including benchmarking - Global leverage - Global contracts and frame agreements - Strategic category plan definition, implementation, and communication to key stakeholders - Quarterly Supplier Performance Reviews and Annual Business Reviews. Key Skills: - Good supplier management skills - Integrity and excellent negotiation skills - Ability to work in teams - Excellent communication and presentation skills - Ability to work with a global footprint organization and meet deadlines